Ambitious fabrication production/project manager within the live events industry capable of taking on multiple projects at once. Experience ranging from huge festival events, through to more bespoke projects such as fine cabinet making. I have worked on prop making on several event sites for large event companies. Competent on various different CAD programs such as Fusion360 for projects including staircase design, to Vectorworks when designing festival sites. I like to approach every project I take on with the methodologies I learned from my Prince2 foundation qualification Highly effective at the process of creating designs, then producing drawings, renders and plans, and then creating the g-code for mach3 to allow the CNC to manufacture the parts. Ability to manage and overcome any issues with jobs. Competent in writing RAMS. An ability to communicate clearly with all relevant stakeholders, and understanding their requirements and how best to achieve them.
Involved with various projects ranging from £30k-£500k from conception through to completion
Liaising with all stakeholders to ensure delivery within (ideally exceeding) client expectations.
Managing budgets, and ensuring that they are kept to without comprising the clients vision.
Writing RAMS
Scheduling production and ensuring that all items and materials are procured to keep production flowing.
Managing the logistics for the event.
Managing large teams of fabricators.
Working on high end projects and ensuring that they meet the underlying clients requirements with a 'right first time' approach.. Ensuring that all materials are ordered and within budget as well as managing the team of joiners/carpenters and ensuring that the job is completed to the highest standards. Resolving any issues with regards to meeting budgets, ensuring we meet client requirements, solving any issues both proactively and re-actively with the fabrication. Ensuring that the installers are familiar with the build process to ensure a smooth installation when onsite. Working with other skilled carpenters/joiners to build and deliver the clients vision, both in the workshop and also onsite.
LaplandUK - on site set building, off site sign/message board CNC design and build
Radio One Big Weekend - site co-ordinator
Bestival - plant driver
Camp Bestival - site crew/signage/site co-ordinator
Winterville - site co-ordinator
Love Supreme Music Festival - carpenter/site crew/crew boss/ site co-ordinator
Field Day - site crew/ site co-ordinator
Beacons Festival - site crew
London Coffee Festival - CNC signs
Milan Coffee Festival - CNC signs
Nocturne - carpenter/site co-ordinator
51st State - site crew
Night & Day Festival - site crew
Sky Rainforest Rescue - site crew
The Grand Tour - site crew
CEX works festival - site crew
Junction2 festival - site crew
References available on request
Mountain biking, cooking, surfing, hiking